TCS Pre-Season NIT: 17 Open Preview and Predictions

Setter Kiara McNulty and her Wave teammates were the 16 Open gold medalists at last year's event. Can they defend?

If you read our 18 Open Preview and Predictions regarding this weekend’s Triple Crown Sports Pre-Season NIT in Salt Lake City, then there’s not really a need to rehash why the anticipation for the event is off the charts.

There’s the format – power pools on Day 1 where elite competition faces elite competition without fear of being eliminated – that delivers from first serve because of the depth of the field.

With so many nationally-recognizable clubs competing, the action hits quickly and never stops through the championship meetings. In fact, over half the field is ranked in PVB’s Pre-Season Rankings in the division below, including eight of the Top 10.

PrepVolleyball.com is making the trek to be part of the excitement.

Until then, we break down what you need to know about the 17 Open Division ahead of time.

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